overlayverb [ T often passive ]
uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈleɪ/us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈleɪ/overlaid, overlaidto cover something with a layer of something:
The tiny carvings were overlaid with silver.
be overlaid with sth literary
Something that is overlaid with something has a particular quality added to it that influences its character:
Her new novel is overlaid with political concerns.
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Covering and adding layers
- asphalt
- bestrew
- binder
- blanket
- blindfold
- carpet
- coat
- fall over sth/sb
- film
- film over
- fur
- gild
- gum sth up
- inlay
- pad
- proof
- resurface
- seal
- swathe
- whitewash
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overlaynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈəʊ.və.leɪ/us/ˈoʊ.vɚ.leɪ/a thin covering of something:
The wood frame has a gold overlay.
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Surfaces of objects
- -backed
- back
- base
- bed
- crust
- face
- facet
- flange
- front
- nap
- plate
- rear
- reverse
- side
- superficialis
- surface
- surface area
- underneath
- underside
- ventral
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